Health & Environment

Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys nationwide after authorities warned that some may contain hazardous chemicals that pose health risks, particularly to children. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued the order on 28 July, instructing provincial industry and commerce departments across...

Laos Eyes State Fuel Stations as Future EV Charging Hubs

Laos is exploring plans to turn state-owned fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging...

Lao Government Suspends Mining Company Over River Pollution in Vang Vieng

The Lao government has ordered Daochalearn Mineral Processing Sole Co., Ltd. to immediately suspend...

Former MRC Chief Anoulak Kittikhoun Named First Lao Head of Mekong Institute

Former Mekong River Commission (MRC) Chief Executive Officer Anoulak Kittikhoun has been appointed Executive...

Laos Turns to Public-Private Partnership to Tighten Product Quality Controls

Laos has launched a new state-backed company to inspect and certify the quality of...

Laos Confirms 889 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 889 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with three new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

UXO Kills Three, Injures Two During Clearance Operation in Southern Laos

Three Lao UXO clearance workers have been killed and two injured by an explosion in Champasack Province. The incident occurred on Friday morning, in KM...

Laos Confirms 1,004 New Cases of Covid-19 and Five Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,004 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with five deaths recorded. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Laos Confirms Record Eight Covid-19 Deaths

Laos has confirmed 1,425 cases of Covid-19 across the country today and a record number of deaths attributed to the virus. The National Taskforce for...

Laos Confirms 1,291New Cases of Covid-19 and Four Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,291new cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 6,273 tests were conducted...

USAID Announces USD 2.4 Million Grant to Strengthen Covid-19 Vaccination Rollout in Laos

The United States officially announced an additional USD 2.4 million grant to support the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination program in Laos. The grant, through the US...